Nicias, a friend of Theocritus. From Greek Epigrams. Robert Bridges, ed. 1916. The Spirit of Man: An Anthology

Robert Bridges, ed. (1844–1930). The Spirit of Man: An Anthology. 1916.

From Greek Epigrams

Nicias, a friend of Theocritus


SIT 1 beneath the poplars here, traveller, when thou art weary, and drawing nigh drink of our spring; and even far away remember the fountain that Simus sets by the side of Gillus his dead child.	1

Note 1. Nicias, a friend of Theocritus. Mackail’s translation. ‘Greek Epigrams’, p. 149. [back]